Last Modified 22 December 2025 |
First Added 16 March 2020
Feather & Black's Wooden Bed Guide
A wooden bed is more than a functional centrepiece; it’s a canvas for your bedroom furniture and a tactile anchor that shapes the mood of your bedroom. With its natural grain, warm tones and timeless silhouette, the best wooden bed frames invite a sense of calm and connection. The appeal of a wooden bed lies in its texture, tone and craftsmanship. Every curve and grain is shaped by nature and enhanced by skilled hands, giving each frame its own quiet individuality. Our wooden beds are designed to last and are made with the highest standard to celebrate their strength and artistry. Creating a wooden bed that feels grounded, enduring, and effortlessly elegant.
In this guide, we explore the qualities that make wooden beds so desirable, offer expert styling advice, and highlight the craftsmanship behind Feather & Black’s signature wooden designs.
Types of wooden bed frames
Slatted beds
Slatted wooden beds offer a refined silhouette that feels light yet grounded. The Loire bed, with its gently tapered legs and open slatted headboard, introduces a sense of spaciousness and calm.
The buttoned upholstered back draws the eye upward, creating visual height and a subtle architectural rhythm. Ideal for interiors that favour simplicity with substance, this style suits minimalist and transitional spaces, where form and function are beautifully balanced.
The statement bed
In larger rooms or bolder schemes, a chunky wooden bed frame becomes a commanding focal point. The Jacob bed showcases the natural grain of solid wood with quiet confidence. Its robust frame and clean lines offer a sense of permanence and strength, anchoring the room with sculptural clarity.
This style pairs beautifully with layered textures, darker palettes and modern rustic interiors that celebrate depth and character.
The artisanal textured bed
Texture brings soul to a space, and when wood meets woven detail, the result is quietly captivating. The Sienna Rattan bed blends warm oak with curved rattan panels, creating a soft interplay of materials that feels relaxed and refined.
This design suits interiors that embrace tactility where craftsmanship is celebrated and every surface invites touch.
The contemporary low-profile bed
Low-profile beds offer a modern sensibility rooted in restraint. The Camber bed, with its clean edges and understated frame, sits close to the ground, creating a sense of openness and flow. Crafted from solid wood, it balances contemporary design with traditional durability.
This style works beautifully in minimalist spaces, where every detail is intentional and the atmosphere is calm, uncluttered and quietly luxurious.
The lightness of the compact slatted bed
Smaller rooms benefit from designs that feel open and breathable. The Oscar bed, with its pale wood finish and slatted headboard, introduces lightness and excellent airflow.
Its slim profile and soft tones make it a thoughtful choice for guest rooms, understated master suites or city apartments, where space is precious and style is never compromised.
The bold and generous bed frame
Some spaces call for drama, and the Jensen bed delivers it with grace. Wide slats, deep wood tones and a generous scale give this bed a cocooning presence. It suits interiors with layered textures, moody palettes and a sense of theatrical comfort. This is a bed that doesn’t whisper; it speaks with quiet authority, inviting you to sink in and stay awhile.
How to Care for Wooden Beds
| DO | DON'T |
|---|---|
| Wipe clean using a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth | Oversaturate your wooden bed with water or liquid as this can cause damage |
| Use only water or wood-friendly cleaning products | Use abrasives or products that contain ammonia or solvents as this could scratch or damage the surface |
| Lift wooden furniture if you want to move it | Drag wooden furntiture as this can comprimise the structure |
| UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARDS/BEDS |
|---|
| Professionally clean upholstered headboards |
| Spot clean with care - clear marks could appear |
Textures that celebrate a wooden bed frame
A wooden bed frame invites tactile harmony; its natural grain and warm tones pair beautifully with materials that echo its organic elegance. Linen offers a relaxed drape and breathable softness, perfect for creating a light, airy atmosphere. Wool adds depth and heritage charm, especially when styled with chunkier frames, while cotton sateen introduces a smooth, refined contrast that enhances slatted designs.
For a touch of artisanal flair, rattan and woven accents complement wood’s earthy character, while velvet cushions bring richness and drama to darker finishes. Balance is key when styling a wooden bed frame to allow the textures to speak to the mood you wish to create.
Discover the charm of wooden bed frames
From the sculptural rhythm of slatted designs to the artisanal texture of rattan detailing and the grounded presence of solid oak, each wooden bed frame in our collection is thoughtfully designed to bring warmth, longevity and timeless style to your bedroom.
To ensure your wooden furniture remains as beautiful as the day it arrived, be sure to read our expert guide: Preserving the Timeless Beauty of Wooden Furniture.